HR Advisor

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Toronto is seeking an HR Advisor to develop recruitment programs and provide HR services. The role involves collaborating with HR consultants and managing multiple HR functions, including recruitment and performance management. Candidates should possess a university degree and relevant HR experience, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. This position is full-time with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience working in a Human Resources department.
• Experience in recruitment, job evaluation, and HR policy interpretation.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to employment practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive recruitment program for OREP clients.
• Provide recruitment expertise directly to clients.
• Work closely with the Director on special projects and initiatives.

Skills

Proficient computer skills including MS Office

Demonstrated proactive client service orientation

Superior oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities

Demonstrated analytical skills

Education

University degree in a relevant field of study

Completion of Certificate in Human Resource Management

Job description

Date Posted: 09/12/2025 • Req ID: 45165 • Faculty/Division: VP - University Operations • Department: HR-Operations & Real Estate Partnerships • Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Overview

Under supervision of the Director, Human Resources, Operations and Real Estate Partnerships (OREP) and working closely with the HR Consultants, the incumbent is responsible for developing a comprehensive recruitment program for OREP clients and for providing recruitment expertise and a range of human resource services directly to clients and in support of the overall client portfolio.

The HR Advisor provides services in such areas as: recruitment, job evaluation, salary administration, employee orientation, performance management, labour relations, re-organizations and layoffs, employment practices and legislation and the interpretation and application of staff policies and collective agreements referring more complex issues to either the Director or other staff in the office. Under general direction the incumbent will work closely with the Director on special projects and initiatives including organizational change, employee communications, HR reporting etc., and will provide back up for benefit administration.

The HR Advisor is an integral part of the OREP Human Resources Team and is expected to maintain a high standard of professionalism, striving to ensure timely, quality results for all clients while maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant University policies, collective agreements and government legislation.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in a relevant field of study; completion of (or working towards) Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRP), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a Human Resources department with experience in recruitment, job evaluation collective agreements and HR policy interpretation and application. Knowledge of and experience using an on-line recruitment system and experience in sourcing candidates essential, preferably experience with using social media recruitment tools
• Skills: Proficient computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power point); demonstrated experience working with databases and/or HRIS; knowledge of legislation relevant to employment practices.
• Other: Superior oral and written communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated proactive and effective client service orientation. Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, initiative and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment and to successfully manage multiple and conflicting priorities with tight deadlines. Demonstrated analytical skills. Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of equity and diversity. Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy and compassion.

Closing Date: 09/28/2025, 11:59 PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Personnel Subarea: PM

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 1 -- Hiring Zone: $76,641 - $89,415 -- Broadband Salary Range: $76,641 - $127,734

Job Category: People Strategy, Equity & Culture